Orioles shut down starter Grayson Rodriguez for remainder of 2024
Manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that Rodriguez won’t return for the postseason.
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NFL agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talk business of football and people with Nestor
Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don’t know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the business of football, the Orioles and people.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens consistency and offensive line after Dallas win
Now leading the NFL in penalties through three weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 1-2 Ravens’ consistency, discipline and the all-important offensive line after a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Are Ravens ready as a home favorite against Buffalo?
It’s Sunday Night Football in Baltimore. The undefeated Buffalo Bills come to town with Josh Allen playing his best football and the Ravens cannot afford a 1-3 start in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for a big September football game downtown.
Harbaugh: Preaching consistency and getting very mixed results
Now leading the NFL in penalties through three weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 1-2 Ravens’ consistency, discipline and the all-important offensive line after a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Orioles clinch playoff spot in back-to-back seasons for first time since 1996-97
Baltimore beat the New York Yankees in a 5-3 final at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar running and King Henry rolling for Ravens offense
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar running and King Henry rolling for Ravens offense
Mountcastle activated, Jimenez optioned as Orioles begin final road trip
Ryan Mountcastle is back after being sidelined with a sprained left wrist since Aug. 22.
His Highness needs a royal offensive line and the threat of Lamar
The Baltimore Ravens want and need to run the ball. Against the woeful rushing defense of the Dallas Cowboys, King Henry served as a royal addition to the purple offense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson running and Derrick Henry rolling for the Ravens offense.
The fall harvest and pumpkin spice season
Our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the medicinal benefits of some new products – and a little baseball and football spirit – and the fall healing season at Far and Dotter in Timonium.
The Baltimore sports media, agent and franchise ecosystem
Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don’t know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the business of football, the Orioles and people.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens near miss and escape victory in Dallas
It all was going well for the first three quarters for the Baltimore Ravens in Dallas. And then the defense couldn’t make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the near miss against the Cowboys and the disturbing trend of blown late leads evaporating.
Playing a week of Fall Training to get ready for Game 1
As the Orioles head to New York and Minnesota to clinch a wild card berth, Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at the Birds’ playoff hopes with a week to get the rotation, bullpen and roster ready to try to shock the baseball world in October.
ColumnNes: The lone play – and a star named Lamar – that mattered in The Lone Star State
We all loved everything about the first three quarters of football in Dallas on Sunday. Then the fourth quarter happened. Nestor checks in with #ColumnNes after the Ravens’ 28-25 win over the Cowboys in Arlington.
Escaping Dallas with an unnecessarily narrow win
It all was going well for the first three quarters for the Baltimore Ravens in Dallas. And then the defense couldn’t make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the near miss against the Cowboys and the disturbing trend of blown late leads evaporating.
Westburg, Urias make much-awaited returns to Orioles lineup
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg returned Sunday from a fractured right hand sustained on July 31.
Allen McCallum: Assessing Orioles ability to heal, regroup and hit (and pitch) in October
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
Mark Viviano finally tells Nestor the whole back story on his massive scoop of Browns coming to Baltimore in 1995
As a real journalist and a guy who lived to break news, Nestor Aparicio has always wondered about the Mark Viviano 1995 leak on WBAL about Art Modell moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore. Finally, on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub, Viviano came clean about The Butler In The Bar in Ferndale.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about Ravens scratch-off fun underway with big winners
As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state.
NFL agent Wiestling pouring his heart into his players and the Orioles
Local NFL agent and former Maryland Terps football player Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about his passion for sports, his players at heart of his work and why he loves the Baltimore Orioles so much.
Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access
After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when sports teams hopes suddenly turn sour
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Sheinin the light on Baltimore love and sports and music with D.C. twist
It’s always a bunch of everything with our pal and lifer sportswriter Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post who talks music, Orioles baseball and Ravens football with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Pub during the Fells Point Oyster Fest.
Burnes tosses seven scoreless, Orioles club season-high five homers in 7-1 win over Detroit
Baltimore’s magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to 3.
Danny Coulombe touched by ovation in his first game with Orioles since early June
Danny Coulombe touched by ovation in his first game with Orioles since early June
James McCann discusses his two-homer night in Orioles’ 7-1 win over Tigers
James McCann discusses his two-homer night in Orioles’ 7-1 win over Tigers
Corbin Burnes discusses his latest seven-inning gem in Orioles’ 7-1 win over Detroit
Corbin Burnes discusses his latest seven-inning gem in Orioles’ 7-1 win over Detroit
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 7-1 win over Detroit
Brandon Hyde reacts to Orioles’ 7-1 win over Detroit
Brandon Hyde announces Danny Coulombe being activated from injured list for Orioles-Tigers series
Brandon Hyde announces Danny Coulombe being activated from injured list for Orioles-Tigers series
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour
Finally playing “This is your life!” with Mark Viviano after all of these years
After three decades of behind-the-scenes friendship working for “rival” media companies, the freshly retired Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor to discuss their long-standing careers in sports journalism, reflecting on mutual experiences and personal connections. From St. Louis to Baltimore via Atlanta, Dayton and Cedar Rapids, Viv’s memory of their first-ever radio chat via Chicago 25 years ago even makes Nestor blush.
Did Tony Taters change the playoff momentum for Orioles with big walkoff?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Trying to maintain that orange and purple civic pride and hope when losses mount
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Playing to win
As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state.
Luke Jones and Nestor gets ready for Dallas and ways Ravens can get offense going
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
Santander’s blast gives “breath of fresh air,” but can it provide spark for reeling Orioles?
The Orioles couldn’t afford to lose a game they’d led since the fourth inning on Thursday.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during a tough week for fans
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Santander’s walk-off homer breaks three-game skid for Orioles in 5-3 win over Giants
The dramatic victory came after Seranthony Dominguez blew his first save in the top of the ninth inning.
